John Smith


Education

2008 – PresentBSc Government – Third year of a four year degree programme

University College Cork

Core Modules:Public ManagementComparative European Government

International PoliticsTheories and Methods in Political Science

Government and Politics of IrelandAsia in Comparative Perspective

European PoliticsBusiness Economics I & II

Overall Second Year Result: 2H1

Overall First Year Result:1H

Projects Include:

Human Rights

A group project of three, analysing the implications of legalising euthanasia in Ireland. Personal role: coordinated the group’s research objectives, researched the subject from a comparative perspective with reference to other countries and legal systems. Created a visual representation of the project and assisted with thewriting and editingof the project in portfolio format. Result: 2H1

Government and Politics of Ireland

Individual project on Irish general elections and the effects that leader’s debates have on voter behaviour. This was accomplished through secondary data analysis, by analysing statistical polling data over a twenty year period in the area of leader’s debates and general elections, it was concluded that a win in a debate did result in an increase in vote share for the victor. Result: 1H

Relevant Work Experience

2007 – 2009Senior Underwriter/Team Manager

KBC Homeloans, 52 South Mall, Cork

  • Managed a team of credit underwriters ensuring that work delegated was completed within theservice level agreement framework and to a professional standard.
  • Implemented a more time efficient procedure for case analysis and presentation. This resulted in faster review times for new business and a more accurate system of reporting cases.
  • Managed strategic clients to guarantee high quality service and a productive business relationship, which resulted in increased volumes of business.
  • Analysed new mortgage applications and determined if they would be approved or declined in line with credit policy using sign off discretion authorised by the directors of the bank.

Other work experience

2009 – PresentFront of House Doorman/Security Officer

Reardens Bar, Washington Street, Cork

  • Access management for one of Ireland’s biggest bar/nightclub venues.
  • Greeting patrons in a professional and courteous manner, setting the tone for the attitude of the venue and a positive experience for the patron.
  • Working as part of a team to ensure the implementation of the bar/nightclub’s comprehensive security and safety policy.
  • Monitoring the queuing system on the public walkway during exceptionally busy periods, managing large numbers of people in an orderly manner.

Skills

Communication – Experience in delivering presentations as part of previous employment, former member of MacranaFeirme debating team, and runner up in UCC Munster Schools Philosophical Society debating competition.

Team Work –Familiar with working as part of a team to achieve targets, meet deadlines and promote a team work ethos to maximise efficiency. Skilled in team procedures for implementing emergency evacuation procedures and Crisis Prevention Intervention techniques.

Computer –Proficient user of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint havingcompleted the ECDL in 2012.Online research skills developed through gathering information for course assignments and research projects.

Organisational – Time and team management skills gained through working to deadlines and targets, submitting course work and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines,identifying new ways to enhance service delivery through development of new work practices.

Interests and achievements.

  • Strong interest in Politics and Current Affairs. Member of UCC’s Government and Politics Society.
  • Elected Academic Affairs Officer of UCC’s Government and Politics Society 2012
  • Editor in Chief, Government and Politics Review 2010, Department of Government’s online undergraduate journal.
  • Recipient of the Patrick O’Sullivan Essay Writing Award 2009.
  • Full Clean Driving Licence holder.
  • Membe of the Mardyke Arena Sports Centre, NRG Fitness soccer team member and certified GAA coach.

References

Mr.Michael O’Sullivan Dr. Aodh Quinlivan

General Manager, Director of BSc Government,

Reardens Bar, Department of Government,

Washington Street, University College Cork,

Cork. Cork.

Telephone: +353 21 422 2222 Telephone: +353 21 4903368